Ascent of Mount Field on 2010-11-11

Ascent Trip Report

After hiking Mount Tom, we proceeded to hike across the ridge to Mount Field. The trail up to Field was snow/ice covered and very slick. Additional traction a must. From the summit, the others continued across to Mount Willey, I returned to Crawfords over Mount Avalon.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

610 ft / 186 m

Elevation Loss:

980 ft / 298 m

Distance:

1.9 mi / 3.1 km

Quality:

6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Snow on Ground

Gear Used:

Crampons, Ski Poles

Weather:

Cool, Calm, Clear

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

610 ft / 186 m

Distance:

0.9 mi / 1.5 km

Route:

Willey Range Trail

Trailhead:

Mount Tom Spur 3710 ft / 1130 m

Time Up:

1 Hours

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

980 ft / 298 m

Distance:

1 mi / 1.6 km

Route:

Avalon Trail

Trailhead:

Avalon Summit Spur 3340 ft / 1018 m

Time Down:

1 Hours

Ascent Part of Trip: Mount Tom / Field (0 nights total away from roads)